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The Relationship Between Sleep and Eating
2:09:51 - 2:18:57 (09:05)
Dr. Matthew Walker discusses the hypothesis that humans try to eat more to overcome sleep deprivation and presents evidence that it's the lack of sleep that tells our brain we're under conditions of starvation. Studies have shown that when people are kept awake, they burn more calories and have increased metabolic activity, suggesting that lack of sleep leads to a need for more energy.
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A study shows that showing people images of unhealthy food can lead to a shift towards desirous, unhealthy foods, while healthier food choices become less desirable.
2:09:51 - 2:11:33 (01:41)
Summary
A study shows that showing people images of unhealthy food can lead to a shift towards desirous, unhealthy foods, while healthier food choices become less desirable.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Sleep and Eating
Episode#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sleep deprivation can increase appetite and cause overeating, leading to an increased intake of calories.
2:11:33 - 2:16:02 (04:29)
Summary
Sleep deprivation can increase appetite and cause overeating, leading to an increased intake of calories. However, current evidence suggests that it may actually be the lack of sleep that triggers the brain to feel starved and signal the need to consume more calories.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Sleep and Eating
Episode#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Animals only deprive themselves of sleep during starvation or food scarcity.
2:16:03 - 2:18:57 (02:54)
Summary
Animals only deprive themselves of sleep during starvation or food scarcity. Fasting can cause sleep problems due to caloric deficit.